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Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-07-14
THE RAILROAD SURVEY.

Chief Engineer Beadle, accompanied by
George W. Potter and the following:
Chas. Ramsey, Geo. Strange, H. Smith,
and Chas. Hastings, were surveying out
the line of the Arkansas. Kansas & Colo
RAIDS route, during the week Mr.. Beadle
made the line of the branch of the Rock
island few weeks ago, and in estab-
fishing the new line leaves the old one
near Fort Dodge, and runs north and
keeps about one mile and intersects
with the old line on the southeast quarter
Of section 10. This will place the road
on the north line of the Hauley quarter.
and the depot will be constructed on the
north line of Main street. The grade
stakes will be set at once and in two
weeks throwing dirt will commence
Ford Boomer
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-07-14

Among the rising young men of Union
county there are few, who in point in of
intellectual Attachments natural endow-
ments and innate integrity of character,
equal or excel our friend C. II. Thomas,
of Cromwell, and this fact was never
more forcibly demonstrated than on the
4th of July, when at Cromwell he deliy
cred an Grafton before large and appre-
ciative audience. It was not one OF those
grandiloquent, spread eagle efforts which
characterize SO many young orators but
was full of earnest, hopeful thought, on
vital subjects which concern US as a ma
ton and people of vast territory, diver
sified industries and interests After
brief retrospect, il which he compared
the infant colonies OF revolutionary times
with the broad prosperous and populous
country of to-day: the crude facilitids for
labor and locOmotion with the mighty
progress made in these lines during the
inventing century, he took up and dis
cussed, III mastery manner that demon
strated a thorough study and familiarity
with his subject the questions embodied
in our social problem, foreign immigra-
ton, socialism, 'intemperance, monopoly.
and centralized wealth, the transporta-
ton question, the postal telegraph, and
kindred topics, AL OF which were treated
with grace and finish that were both in
teresting and instructive TO his audience
-Creston Gowa) Advertiser.
Mr. Thomas viii be remembered BY
many citizens as former resident of
nplcra (Iity
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-07-14

Mrs. N. ". Sutton, seeming to make
no progress towards recovery, but con-
tinufng very i'll, was on Tuesday noon
carefully conveyed to the east bound
train, and with, and in care of her hus-
band, started for the east and north. If
able to ride so far, she will make the
first stop at Kansas City, or they may
stop at Topeka. The best and most ex-
perienced physicians in the country,
some cool summer resort, and everything
money and devoted affection can obtain,
will be used for her restoration. We
hope few weeks, at some charming
northern Island, in its refreshing shade
and bracing air, will fully bring back
her usual splendid health.-Republican
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-07-14

We call attention to the notice of a
concert to be given in the Presbyterian
church, which has been enlarged during
the past three weeks This concert is to
be given as benefit for the church, to
NIL long felt want of hymn and tune
books for the large congregations that
Sunday after Sunday assemble there.
Also to afford the people of Dodge an
opportunity of hearing Mrs. De Boise, of
Colorado, of whose fine musical ability
We have spoken before, in other than
church music. You have only to hear
her to appreciate all we have said, and
this will be our last opportunity, as she
returns to the mountains soon.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-07-14
6. L. S. c.
The Home Reading Circle For Ev-
eryrBody.

| Is it too late for you to go to college
! (are you too old, or toOpoor, or too busy?
Would you like to gain the college stu
dents general outlook over the fields of
History, Literature, Science, and Art?
Would you like to turn mature years.
middle life, and old age into youth again?
| Would you like to turn street, sitting
room, parlor, shop, railway-car, market,
kitchen, seaside, and forest into recita-
ton rooms?
Would you like to be enrolled as stu
dents in the great University of self-cul-
ture, in the archives of which such
names are found as William Shakespeare,
Washington Irving, Horace Greeley,
Hugh Miller, Michael Farady, Herbert
Spencer, DR.. Edward Hitchcock, W. D.
Howells, and scores of other distinguish
ed men, who although they never en-
joyed college opportunity, turned the
spare minutes of every day life into a
college" of their own?
The &C L. S. c." (Clautauqua Litera
~ and Scientific circle is school at
homc-a school after school-a school
for ones own house.
1t is for busy people who left school
years ago and who desire opursue some
systematic course of instruction
1t is for high school and college grad
yates, for people who never entered Ell
ther hi gh school or college; for merchants
mechanics, apprentices mothers busy
housekeepers, farmer-boys, shop-girls,
and for people of leisure and wealth who
do not know what to do with their time
Many college graduates, ministers
lawyers, physicians, and accomplished
ladies are taking the course. They find
the required books entertaining and use
full giving them a pleasant review Of
studies long ago laid aside. Several OF
our members are over eighty yaars Of
age; comparatively few are under
eighteen.
More than sixty thousand names are
enrolled in this so-called peoples Col
lege.' Although not a college at all, it
has put educational influence, atmos-
phere, and ambiti on into the homes of
the people, which will lead many thou
sands of youth to seek the education
which colleges and universities supply.
1t is an easy thing to join the &c. l..
5. c. No preliminary examination is
required indeed, no examination is re-
quired at any time. Members are expect
ed to fill out certain simple memoranda
year after year, and forward them to the
central Office of the &c. J.. S. c. at
Philadelphia. n. j. But this is no task at
all
Persons may join the &c. l.. S. c." for
one year. A full course requires four
years, and even after gradu ating one may
continue to read no and id seals for
many years to the diaploma which he re-
ceives at the end of the fist four years.
The course embraces simple, entertain !!
ing, and instructive reading in ancient |
and modern history and literature, in
physical, mental and moral science, and
in all matters that pertain to true life
physical, intellectual, industrial, domes-
lie, social, political, and religious. 1t is
and unsectional, promoting
good fellowship and fraternity, inspiring
lclp to the home, the Church, and the
state. All are alike welcome to its fell
owship.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-07-14
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Land Office at Garden City, Kas., June ~, 1857.
Notice is hereby given that the following -named
settler has filed notice OF his intention to make
final proof in support of his claim. and that said
proof will be made before the Projotc Judge OF
Hodgman county. at Jetmorc, Kansas, OIL August
18th, 1881, viz:
Ruhen X Sutton. III. Y. No for the sW ar
sec. "a, township "a :, range 2G ~
He names the following witnesses 10 prove his
continuous residence upon. and cultivation Of said
land, viz:
Elmer f. Rancs ami Francis H. Iane- Of Dodge
City. Henry Fild and William Hill of Snyder 20.
JHne 3Jb II c. (. u. NILES. Register
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-07-14
INCENDIARISM.

About half past one o clock Tuesday
morning the fire company was called out
by the alarm, and were guided by the
light to Streater's saloon, which was al
ready in a blaze The fire was soon
placed under control. and extinguished
before it had resulted in very serious
damage. The perpetrator had broken
his way in at the back part of the build
ing and spread coal oil over the floor in
large quantities. and helping himself to
the contents of the money drawer,
amounting TO some four or five dollars,
the building was left in flames.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-07-14
Kansas.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Land Office at Garden City, Hans, Jnne -, 1857
Notice is hereby given that the following named
settler has filed notice of his intention to make final
proof in support of his claim. and that said proof
will be made before T. D. Eandcrslice, Probate
Judge of Ford county, Kansas, at his office in
Dodge City, Kansas, on August 18th, 1851, viz:
Phillip Wenzeli for the lot section 6, town
ship 70, range a.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon ana cultivation Of. said
land, viz:
G. W. Ii Johnson, Oliver Steinman, Charles Stef-
fen ami Henry johnson. all OF Dodge City Eans
Special notice to John Boriziicld
june af6t &. FM NILES, Register.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-07-14
THE QUITCLAIM DEED.

a question as to the validity of the
transfer of the original town site. has
been raised, quitclaim deed having been
given by one of the thirty-eight original
town site holders. Capt Spivey, gen
eral agent Of the town company, howev-
er, treats the matter indifferently, as fol-
lows
OFFICE ARKANSAS VALLEY Town AND
LAND COMPANY
TOPEKA, KAN, June %, 1887
Mr.. f. T. NJ. WENIE, DODGE CITY.
DEAR SIR:-We are in receipt of tram
script of title to Dodge City Town Com
pany, and find the transcript correct, viz.
Mrs. Emma Peacock did sign her name,
and the acknowledgement included her
name with the rest of the occupants, but
a stroke of pen appears through the
name and the document was recorded and
her name left off as if never written.
We submitted the matter to the attor-
ney Of the Santa Fe company, and they
uullk Inal IL MIS-. ICdCOch can Hidhc
good her claim to anything it would be
that portion Of the town site which she
actually occupied This is very indefi-
mite, and | think she would find consid
cradle trouble tn establishing any kind of
a claim if compelled to define her boun-
Diary lines at the time Of transfer
The railroad company are quite salts
fed with their title and treat the matter
with cold Indifference. We therefore do
the same and advise like treatment by
the property holders there. If the party
who holds q quitclaim deed from Emma
Peacock can make anything out of the
property holders in Dodge City we can
not interpose the slightest objection as a
town company or as individuals. We
hope, however, that no one will be SO I'M
wise as to pay without making every hon
Orabie resistance to such an unjust claim.
Yours truly, r. Nj SPIvEY,
General Agent
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-07-14

Land rG!cl &: Garden City, Kansas, July eth.
1885,.
Notice j. h"rcby give. that the :,Iloyin named
settler > ri"" hottie Of bis intention 20 make final
proof in support 0T his claim, an, that said proof
Will be ma.,r tc,Dr; ir:ija.e Jui",. Of FoTd Co.
Rams, 81 ID .ce city, r.. sept. 9Th. !7S7. viz:
James Il. JirGa2:i. fGs iii. or see. ~ tow,
~ :, range ~ -.
He names the f5iio:sih@ witnesses to pro:.. bis
continuous r"sid%p"e upon. and cultivation Of said
lanG viz:
ID. W. cnyJ.r john ". -nyieT =. p. D1ri6sosi
ard d. II. CannfwayJr all of >Hyder, For. county,
Kansas.
Special notice u Benjamin =. Morrison
july 14Gt GEM. NILES, Register
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-07-14
CROMWELL, Iowa, July 8. 1897.

Hon n. Is. KIAI,iE, DODGE CITY, KAs.
DEAR SIR:-Enclosed please to find p
n. for $1.50, which you will please to
credit me with on TIMES subscription. |
mail you also in separate wrapper copy
of the Daily Advertiser Of Creston, with g
marked editorial comment, which if it is
not asking too much, | would be glad to
have you publish in the TINES for the
benefit of my Dodge City friends, OF
which | feel | have many, including
yourself and journal, by whom | was
treated with special courtesy and kind
ness while there.
The year past has been very busy one
with we, strangely varied with sunshine
and shadow, yet every trial has led to
triumph, every struggle crowned with
success; and looking back have no re-
grets to record
In more than 5000 miles OF travel last
year, Ford County represented the finest
land and Dodge the liveliest and most
promising city L saw. L never was treat
ed better by any people, never saw or
had to do with warmer hearted, better
citizens any place than in my short life
in your city 1t was the only place that
took strong hold on my heart and gave
me a longing to make it my permanent
home. It was my ideal Of q place in its
prospective future, and this has been
greatly enhanced since my departure.
am counting confidently on visiting you
at an early day, and in the meantime
shall treasure in memory such friends as
Klaine Frost, Crumbaugh, Lowther, and
others, hoping at least to renew these
pleasant acquaintance if do not again
become citizen. Your friend,
c. II. THOMAS.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-07-14
Lena Mcpherson, Principal.

Associations of bad character soon cor
rupt man. We remember when the
subject of the sketch from the Mobeetie
Panhandle came to Dodge City. He was
bright, smooth faced boy, but who soon
acquired the vices of the city. His ca
reer is told by the Panhandle, as follows:
John Cough, gambler, who ought to
have been tried and hanged for murder
at the last term of the Wheeler county
district court but was granted the usual
continuance and let out on bail, has held
to precedents gone before. On Wednes
day of last week he foully murdered a
defenceless man at Tascosa, named Pete
Fulton. The victim was moneyless and
friendless-the kind selected when hui
man hyenas are periodically impelled
to renew the glory of their ''repu-
tation." Coughs pretty name is Cat
fish Kid" The details of the murder as
given in the Tascosa Pioneer are sicken-
ing, and that paper in concluding speaks
out property thus:
No man is found to palliate the crime
in the slightest, and the general senti-
ment is that this Catfish Kid has done
enough devilment and that a hempen les
son is all his case needs. Certainly his
kind should be thinned out as rapidly as
possible, and others like him taught that
unless they have more regard for human
life than that, Tescosa is not the place for
them by any means. 1t was simply
butchery, cruel, cowardly, cold blooded;
and though the Pioneer is not vindictive,
its deliberate conviction is that unless
the assassin is made to pay the full pen
atty the blood of an innocent, defense
less, murdered stranger will forever cry
out against us
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-07-14

We are happy to announce that the K
r. & w. have their grade stakes set to
Mullenville and are building right along.
They are going to be the first road in the
county south of the Arkansas. The d.
M. & A. are hard at work this side of
Luke and will make it through Kiowa
county in time for the township bonds
voted along the line and will be in Dodge
City in time tor Ford county bonds
Ford County Democrat.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-07-14
THE NEW DEERING NOW
Err TRIUMPHANT
Premiums Awarded to VIM.
Deering 4 Co.

Special Cable Telegram to the Globe-Democrat:
LONDON, ENGLAND, June 25th-Great
mower trial at Marmanda, France
Seventeen mpetitors-Judges awarded
both first and second premiums to the
new Deering and Deering Giant Mowers,
manufactured by VIM. Deering & Co., of
Chicago, Ill.
For Sale at
f. G. ZIMMERMANN'S
Hardware Emporium, Dodge Cily, Kas
Poor old Champion june 3O-2m
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-07-14

There will be concert at the Presby-
terrain church July 18th, given by Mrs.
Van Vleit's choir, assisted by Mrs De-
Bots, of Canon City, Colo, for the pur-
pose of providing hymn and tune books
Tor the congregation. Admission Scots.
Children half price
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-07-14
BUILD A PARK.

Why don't the enterprising owner of
one of those unsightly draws on the west,
enlist the aid of the city with him. and
build a city park, with large lake sur
rounded by beautiful groves, and other
beauties and conveniences often found in
parks supported by cities of much less
wealth than our own The greatest need
of this city during the trying summer
months, is large blue, transparent lake,
with shady banks, where the young and
old, of all classes, may repair for the
pleasures of fishing and bathing and boat
ing; where the gentle zephyrs Of the lake,
the vexed murmer of the ripping waves,
and the sweet accents of love, all mingie
in harmonious echo with the subdued
cadence of the frog
The following is the list of teachers
chosen by the Board of Education of the
city for the publioschools for the ensu-
ing year:
Frank Atkins, Superintendent.
Z. ID. Webb, Prin. High School.
Amelia Etrick, first intermediate 2nd
ward.
Evelyn Baird. second primary End
ward.
Jennie Jones, first primary end ward.
THIRD WARD.
Anna Kreigh Principal, 9TH grade.
Lille Williams, third primary, 3rd
grade.
Carrie Markly, second primary, End
grade.
Mary Kreigh, first primary, 1st grade.
SOUTH SIDE.
Lena Mcpherson. Principal.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-07-14

Mr.. Meade, of Elmira, New York.
arrived here Saturday, to work in the
Dodge City cigar factory. In getting off
the train at this place, be was struck by
some lumber on one of the cars and quite
seriously hurt. He is now on the rccov-
cry and will soon be able to commence
work
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-07-14
SEALED BIDS.

Sealed bids will be received until o.
clock July 18th, 1887, for furnishing all
material and erecting school house in
district No. %, the Board reserving the
right to reject any or all bids. Specifi-
cations can be seen at the residence of
Nicholas Mayrath. JAMES HENRY.
JOHN GOoDwfNE.
NICHOLAS MAYRATH.
Members of School Board. Dist No. %.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-07-14

CATHOLIC CHUEca,--Services will be held from
now as fo lows
DODGE CV7I-On me Irst three sundays OF each
month Mass at and 1920 II. IN. 8; 3 p, IN. Cate
chism class 40 p m, Devotion and Bencdiction.
GARDEN CITY--ivery 4th Sunday of the month.
During the weck following the 4th Sunday of
each month Mon day ut Syrac use Tuesday at
Lakin "Wednesday at Coolidge Thursday at
Cimarrou.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-07-14

At the meeting of the Board of Educa-
ton the remaining three teachers to be
chosen to teach the ensuing term were
selected. The following is the list as it
now stands: Professor. +. Atkins: Prin-
cipal, E. D. Webb; Miss Anna Kreigh,
Miss Mary Kreigh, Miss Etrick, Miss
Mcpherson, Miss Jones, Miss Evelyn
Baird, Miss Lille Williams and Miss
Carrie B. Markley.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-07-14
CEMETERY LOTS.

See L. E. McGarry g. Co. for lots in
new cemetery. Old cemetery is aban-
donaL may 26 If
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-07-14

The Youths Christion Association
will meet in the Presbyterian church on
Sunday, July 18th, at 4:15, p. m. The
following program will be carried ont,
Mrs. NJ. III. Wolf leading:
Select reading, S. c.. Brown.
Defamation j. X Pedrick
Defamation, j. A. Beadle.
Duett, Miss Clara Sawyer and Miss
Evelyn Baird.
All are invited to attend.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-07-14
All are invited to attend.

Wishing to recognize the services of
our pastor, Elder ID. S. Donegan, be it
resolved by the First Baptist church of
Dodge City. that we express our appre-
citation of his labors, which commenced
Jan. LIST and ended July 10th. During
meetings held seven weeks, fifty-two
persons were added to the church by let
ter and baptism. Done by order of
Church Committee.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-07-14

The new Santa Fe round house is only
waiting the arrival of the large force of
hands now engaged in building at other
points. on !. the road. Be patient, even
railroad corporations can't do everything
at once.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-07-14

We have two splendid cigar manufac
tering establishments running now, and
the merchants should afford them liberal
support. You can't afford to let a sim
gle enterprise die in your midst.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-07-14
NOTICE.

All those who think to have a lust
claim against the Catholic church OF
Dodge City, will please send in bills, &C.,
within two weeks to
REV. w. BITTER,
Pastor of Catholic church, Dodge CITY.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-07-14

A force of men was engaged Tuesday
in repairing the south end of the bridge
which has been lately damaged by the
high waters. No better idea can be
gained of the amount of this city's trade
from the south, than to notice the block
ade of heavily loaded wagons waiting for
the removal of the distractions on the
bridge.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-07-14
SPECIAL NOTICE,

All members of Lewis Post 294, G.. A.
R.. are earnestly requested to be present
at our next regular meeting to hear spec
ial orders from National headquarters
By order of Post Commander.
N. p. LAUGHTON, Adit.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-07-14
VERY PARTICULAR NOTICE.

All persons doing business subject 10 ordi-
nance No. al. in Dodge City, Kansas, NOTICED
TO call without delay at my oI.cc ir First Ma
tignal Bank building and pay their occupation
tax. ~ word To the wise il sufficient
ii. ". BEVERLY, City Treasurer.
Dodge City, Kansas, July II, 1887.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-07-14

e. w. Averill, assistant mastering and
inspecting officer of the western depart
ment G. A. r., of Kansas, left for Kali
vesta Tuesday, to muster in new army
post at that point.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-07-14

The addition to the Presbyterian
church will be ready for occupancy in a
very short time
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-07-14

Messrs Miller & Perryman are engaged
to do the painting in the new electric
light building.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-07-14

The Rock Island company unloaded
two carloads of scrapers and other grad
ing implements Saturday, to be used on
the road bed south of here.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-07-14

The hundred yard foot race at Newton
on the 4th, was won by Dodge City boys.
Frank Only LIST, Sherman Warren End.
Time of winner 10 seconds.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-07-14

The tower on the electric light building
has been finished and its top decorated in
n very tasteful manner.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-07-14

d. II. Hurt, of Lincoln, ILL.,. who has
been visiting in this city for several days
will probably make it his permanent
location.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-07-14

l.. N. York, a member of the city coun-
Gil, Inns returned from Hot Springs, Ar
kansas, where he has been some time for
the benefit of his health.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-07-14
ICE CREAM.

\. +. Hallett. at the 10 cent store is
furnishing good quality of ice cream to
his customers. Go and test the excellent
cream III 19-tf
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-07-14

J. NJ Hastings left last week for bus
mess trip to Kansas City and Chicago.
He will be absent several weeks.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-07-14

The excavation for the Langton and
Beadle buildings are nearly in readiness
for the foundations.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-07-14

w. E. Weber the popular boot and
shoe manufacturer. southwest corner OF
Wright s building, makes the best ana
finest custom work in the city. His work
all first cIaOS